Recipe: Steamed Pork Dumplings

They do take a bit of work, although that can be cut down by using pre-made dumpling wraps. But it’s a relaxing sort of work – chopping, mixing, and wrapping. They smell wonderful, too; the aroma of ginger, scallions and sesame filled my kitchen and I could hardly wait for them to be done!

Step-by-step pictures below…

This was my first time making this sort of dumpling, as you can probably tell from my awkward wrapping. The dumplings should look like drawstring purses, not quite closed at the top. But regardless of how good they look they will undoubtedly taste wonderful.

Draw the edges of the dough circle up in gathers around the filling and pinch to tighten, leaving a small gap at the top. Moisten with a little water, if necessary, to get the edges to stick to each other.